Crews Empty New Building Purchased By Empire Shtiebel
Crews were seen this morning clearing out the building recently purchased by Empire Shtiebel, this will I”yh make way for the future expansion of the Shul and Mikvah premises.
Shomrim Celebrates The Dedication of Their Volunteers, Families, and Supporters
This past Thursday, Crown Heights Shomrim hosted a heartwarming appreciation dinner to celebrate the hard work and dedication of their volunteers and their spouses. The event was graced by the presence of numerous supporters, NYPD officers from various precincts and departments, as well as esteemed community activists.
Pay-By-Plate Coming To NYC, Should Begins Installing in Crown Heights In The Spring of 2025
The NYC DOT has announced that it will begin replacing existing Pay-And-Display meters, which use printed receipts, with Pay-By-Plate meters starting in May of 2024. Crown Heights can expect to start seeing the installation of new meters in the Spring of 2025.
Crown Heights Businessmen, Shuls, and Askonim Show Support For Sheba Medical Center
Representatives from Crown Heights businessmen, Shuls, and Askonim gathered at JLI on Monday afternoon to hear the heroic story of Staff Sgt. Matan Falach and to show support for the Sheba Medical Center.
Man Stabbed In Crow Heights Building Sunday Night
According to the NYPD, the man was stabbed in the face and neck Sunday night inside the apartment at 712 Crown Street before being rushed to the hospital in critical condition.
Yud Aleph Nissan Mitzvah Tank Parade To Take To The Streets Again This Year
In honor of the Rebbe’s 122nd birthday this upcoming Yud Alef Nissan, there will be a Mitzvah Tank Parade to conquer the New York metropolitan area with the Rebbe’s message on the imminent Geulah, and at the conclusion of the parade all tanks will be going on Mivztoim, specifically Mivtza Matza.
Crown Heights Neighbors Gather for Third Annual Multicultural Iftar
Muslims, the Chassidic community, and elected officials attended the an annual Iftar celebration organized by Assembly Member Brian A. Cunningham in Crown Heights.
BESHT: The Rambam’s Igeres Hasmad
Shabbos at the BESHT: Rabbi Dovid Leib Grossbaum was sent on bochurim shlichus to Miami Beach Yeshiva Gedola in years 1974-1976. He later went on Shlichus as a kollel yungerman to be part of new Kollel in Melbourne Australia in 1979. He was also a Meishiv in Smicha program in Melbourne Smicha in years 1997-2007 and most recently a Meishiv Yoreh Deah in 770 for 5 years 2012-2017.
Leaked Agri Star Letter Addressed to the Crown Heights Bais Din Says They Want To Stay Out Of Court, But Will Go If They Have To
In a leaked letter dated April 4th, 2024, a lawyer for the Agri Star Meat and Poultry plant, which owns the Shor Habor brand, writes to the Crown Heights Bais Din and the CHK outlining their grievance over the removal of the Hechsher, and states that although they do not want to go to court, they will if they have to.
BREAKING: Earthquake Hits Crown Heights
Ina rare incident Friday morning, an earthquake shook New York City, rattling Crown Heights along with the other boroughs.
Children Pack Anshei Lubavitch in Crown Heights For Siyum Harambam
Children from the Crown Heights community packed Anshei Lubavitch Shul in Crown Heights for a Grand Siyum Harambam event Thursday, closing out the 40th cycle of the Rambam and started the 41st cycle in style.
Grand Jury Indicts 17 People Over Illegal Tunneling and Expansion Attempt of 770
Seventeen people involved in the tunneling and illegal expansion of 770 Eastern Parkway have been formally indicted by a Grand Jury in Brooklyn this Sunday, bringing repercussions for their actions one step closer.
Meat Shortages and CHK Policy Leaves Crown Heights Food Establishments In A Conundrum
It’s a conundrum for the Crown Heights food establishments that doesn’t have a good answer, either stop serving meat or start serving non-Lubavitch Shchita.
Historic Footage: 29 Years Since Crown Heights Honored Governor George Pataki At Local Event
It’s 29 years since the Crown Heights Jewish Community made a dinner to honor Governor George Pataki and all the lawyers that helped out following the Crown Heights riots. The following two YouTube videos show the historic footage of the very special dinner.
Election News: Candidates’ Petition Released, The CHJCC Election Officially Underway
The official Call for Candidates for the election of Directors of Crown Heights Jewish Community Council and Vaad Hakahal was posted in Crown Heights shuls this past Shabbos and Monday, April 1 will see the start of the election as candidates are able to pick up petitions for candidacy.
Lubavitch of Remsen Village Celebrates Completion of 43rd Cycle of Rambam
Lubavitch of Remsen Village proudly hosted a momentous celebration on Thursday night, marking the completion of the 43rd cycle of daily Rambam study, as well as commemorating the 40th year since the Rebbe started this transformative learning program.
Stolen Vehicle Recovered With The Help of Four Shomrim Divisions
What do the the Shomrim Divisions of Boro Park, Williamsburg, Crown Heights, and Flatbush all have in common? They are all up at 3:00am helping a fellow Jew.
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